The Nigerian government has reaffirmed its commitment to the economic diversification and industrialisation programme of the Niger Delta Region.

The Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Usani Uguru, gave the assurance when the Presidential Economy Team for the Niger Delta region visited Asaba, Delta State.

He assured that the current administration plans to strengthen the various sectors of the economy by creating jobs in the Niger Delta.

According to him, there is no doubt of the government’s commitment of to genuinely diversify the region′s economy for industrial development.

“This administration has not accepted any plan to be deceptive in our programmes, and this is the reason the government is starting up this programme in the Niger Delta region that will sustain the economy by engaging more people in this presidential initiative,” he said

In his remarks at the event, The Executive Governor of Delta State, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, said that the Presidential Economy Diversification and Industrialisation Initiative to Delta State is particularly encouraging, because it agrees with the steps we are consciously taking to wean our state and people from the sole dependent on oil.

The Governor of Delta State who was represented by the Secretary to the State Government at the event Festus Ovie Agas said the revamping of the envisaged projects will be a great relief.

He said that the State has also put in place, the Delta State Investment Development Agency to regulate, administer Public Private Partnership investments and guarantee a smooth experience for investors.

He also said that the state is pleased with the sincere commitment to this initiative to resuscitate both moribund and ailing industries in the State.

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